Research & Programs

No Project Name/Title Name of the Client/Institute Start Date End Date
1 Bangladesh Country Private Sector Diagnostic CPSD2 Deep Dive Affordable Housing World Bank Group Tuesday, Mar 5, 2024 On Going
2 Promoting Innovations in Regional Cooperation and Integration in the Aftermath of COVID-19 – RP-02 Trade Specialist for Strategic Policy Briefs: South Asia-Southeast Asia Economic Cooperation (Bangladesh) Asian Development Bank (ADB) Monday, Nov 27, 2023 Thursday, Feb 15, 2024
3 Sustainable Economic Recovery Program (Subprogram 1)-Domestic Resource Mobilization Asian Development Bank (ADB) Saturday, Nov 11, 2023 Wednesday, Jan 31, 2024
4 Bangladesh Affordable Housing Working Committee World Bank Group Tuesday, Jan 2, 2024 On Going
5 Enabling cross-border data flows within BBINS World Bank Group Sunday, Oct 15, 2023 Monday, Jan 15, 2024
6 Bangladesh-India bilateral trade and Investment in Agricultural Commodities International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) Friday, Sep 1, 2023 On Going
7 Study of (a) RMG/Textile industry and (b) Steel and Iron Industry in Bangladesh Prime Bank Wednesday, Jul 26, 2023 Wednesday, Oct 25, 2023
8 Drafting the Mid Term Review of the Eighth Five Year Plan (July 2020-June 2025) of Bangladesh GED of the Planning Commission, GOB Sunday, Jan 29, 2023 Saturday, Apr 29, 2023
9 Study on Market Access, Comparative Advantage and Export Diversification Economic Relations Division (ERD), Ministry of Finance, GOB Thursday, Jan 19, 2023 Monday, Jun 19, 2023
10 Evaluation of the Bangladesh Green Growth Vision and Financing Plan World Bank Group Monday, Dec 19, 2022 Thursday, Jun 29, 2023
11 Improving Allocation and Selection Efficiency of Social Protection Programs in Bangladesh World Bank Group Sunday, May 8, 2022 Tuesday, Nov 15, 2022
12 Boosting domestic revenue mobilization efforts to support development transitions in Bangladesh KIVU International LSE- The London School of Economics and Political Science Monday, Mar 14, 2022 Saturday, Mar 30, 2024
13 Legal and Regulatory Assessment for Local Currency Finance Instrument Deployment – Bangladesh Deep Dive World Bank Group Tuesday, Apr 19, 2022 Thursday, Jun 30, 2022
14 Partnership for Market Implementation (PMI) Bangladesh: Support the development of the Readiness Support Plan (RSP) Ricardo-AEA Ltd Tuesday, Feb 1, 2022 Thursday, Jun 30, 2022
15 Bangladesh Infrastructure Governance Assessment: Improving SOE Performance and Managing Fiscal Risks World Bank Group Monday, Jan 17, 2022 Monday, May 16, 2022
16 Bangladesh Infrastructure Governance Assessment: Climate-informed Infrastructure Governance & Implementation of the Delta Plan 2100 World Bank Group Monday, Jan 17, 2022 Tuesday, May 17, 2022
17 Bangladesh Climate Change Institutional Assessment World Bank Group Thursday, Nov 18, 2021 Tuesday, Mar 15, 2022
18 Country diagnostics and engagement strategy for Building Back a Greener Bangladesh-2nd Phase World Bank Group Friday, Nov 19, 2021 Thursday, Jun 30, 2022
19 Legal and Regulatory Assessment for Local Currency Finance Instrument Deployment – Bangladesh Deep Dive World Bank Group Monday, Apr 18, 2022 Wednesday, Jun 29, 2022
20 IFC FIG Upstream Housing Roundtable Series: Rebuilding the Economy post-COVID through Housing Finance and Construction World Bank Group Sunday, Aug 1, 2021 Wednesday, Dec 29, 2021
21 PRI-BBL Research Agreement BRAC Bank Limited Wednesday, Jul 28, 2021 Friday, Apr 29, 2022
22 Bangladesh Infrastructure Governance Assessment World Bank Group Thursday, Apr 8, 2021 Thursday, Dec 30, 2021
23 Country diagnostics and engagement strategy for Building Back a Greener Bangladesh World Bank Group Wednesday, Apr 14, 2021 Tuesday, Jun 29, 2021
24 Assessing Institutional, Policy and Planning Systems to deliver on Key Climate Transitions in Bangladesh World Bank Group Sunday, Jun 20, 2021 Thursday, Oct 14, 2021
25 Social Registry-based Targeting in Bangladesh World Bank Group Thursday, Mar 18, 2021 Tuesday, Jun 8, 2021
26 Publication and Dissemination of Bangladesh Trade Facilitation Initiatives with Potential Impact of Reforms on Investment and Jobs World Bank Group Tuesday, Nov 24, 2020 Sunday, May 30, 2021
27 Textile Sustainability Platform Meeting COVID-19 Dialogue World Bank Group Saturday, Apr 18, 2020 Monday, Mar 30, 2020
28 The Eighth Five Year Plan (FY2021-FY2025) of Bangladesh GED of the Planning Commission, GOB Tuesday, May 12, 2020 Wednesday, Aug 12, 2020
29 Bangladesh Policy Advocacy Initiative Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Thursday, Sep 12, 2019 Sunday, Mar 14, 2021
30 Bangladesh Trade Policy and Negotiation Capacity Building Support Project Phase I In collaboration with (ODI) with support from TAF2+ of the UKAID Sunday, Aug 11, 2019 Wednesday, Sep 29, 2021
31 RBTC-IA for conducting divisional consultations in formulation of BANGLADESH: NATIONAL JOB STRATEGY The International Labour Organization (ILO) Wednesday, Aug 7, 2019 Saturday, Dec 14, 2019
32 Technical Assistance to Support Social Security Reforms in Bangladesh Consortium Agreement- Nederland B.V. Sunday, Mar 10, 2019 On Going
33 Agreement Between Center for Global Development and The Policy Research Institute of Bangladesh Center for Global Development (CGD), USA Thursday, Jan 31, 2019 Friday, Aug 30, 2019
34 Impact Assessment and Coping up Strategies of Graduation from LDC Status for Bangladesh GED of the Planning Commission, GOB Saturday, Dec 22, 2018 Tuesday, Oct 22, 2019
35 Institutional Capacity Building for Tariff Policy Analysis and Policy Reforms for Export Diversification The World Bank Wednesday, Jan 16, 2019 Monday, Dec 30, 2019
36 NSSS Mid-Term Implementation Review for SPPS Project UNDP Wednesday, Dec 26, 2018 Wednesday, Apr 10, 2019
37 Barriers of Accessing Social Protection Programmes for the Poor and Marginalised. UNDP Tuesday, Dec 18, 2018 Sunday, Apr 1, 2018
38 Conduct baseline study of Efficient and Accountable Local Governance (EALG) UNDP Sunday, Oct 7, 2018 Wednesday, Feb 6, 2019
39 Bangladesh Financial Sector Assistance Program Evaluation & Bangladesh Agriculture, Natural Resource, and Rural Development Assistance Program Evaluation and Bangladesh Urban and Water Supply and Sanitation Assistance Program Evaluation ADB Saturday, Aug 4, 2018 Sunday, Feb 3, 2019
40 Analytical Paper on ‘LDC Graduation: Bangladesh’ The Commonwealth Secretariat Monday, Oct 1, 2018 Thursday, Nov 15, 2018
41 Agreement Between Center for Global Development And The Policy Research Institute of Bangladesh Center for Global Development (CGD), USA Sunday, Jul 15, 2018 Tuesday, May 14, 2019
42 Drafting the “Perspective Plan of Bangladesh (2021-2041)” GED of the Planning Commission, GOB Sunday, Jul 1, 2018 Friday, Nov 30, 2018
43 Conducting Mid-Term Review of the “Perspective Plan of Bangladesh (2010-2021): Making Vision 2021 a Reality” GED of the Planning Commission, GOB Sunday, Apr 1, 2018 Thursday, Aug 30, 2018
44 Assessment of the Impact of the Rohingya Crisis in Cox’s Bazar (and Banderban) District(s)” UNDP Saturday, Apr 21, 2018 Thursday, Aug 30, 2018
45 Towards a Carbon Tax in Bangladesh Adam Smith International, UK Monday, May 14, 2018 Thursday, Aug 30, 2018
46 Review of the Public Finance Management of Local Government Institute The World Bank Sunday, May 20, 2018 Saturday, Sep 29, 2018
47 Bangladesh Country Case Study on addressing the Illicit Flow of Tobacco Products The World Bank Sunday, Mar 11, 2018 Friday, Jun 29, 2018
48 TAF2+ Advisory Support to the Bangladesh Ministry of Commerce AECOM Limited (“AECOM”) Friday, May 4, 2018 Monday, Jul 30, 2018
49 Study to Analyze the Framework for a Free Trade Agreement between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka Ministry of Commerce, GOB Wednesday, Apr 11, 2018 Thursday, Jun 14, 2018
50 Drafting the End Evaluation of the Sixth Five Year Plan of Bangladesh GED of the Planning Commission, GOB Sunday, Dec 31, 2017 Friday, Jun 29, 2018
51 Faster Development of MSME Sector: Assessment of the sector and Road Map on Possible Financial Solution The World Bank Thursday, Aug 31, 2017 Saturday, Dec 30, 2017
52 World Bank/IFC The World Bank Wednesday, Sep 6, 2017 Tuesday, Nov 14, 2017
53 Assessment of Potential Impact of Tariff Harmonization and Expansion of Bonded Warehouse Facilities on Sectors with Export Potential World Bank/IFC Thursday, Mar 30, 2017 Friday, Mar 30, 2018
54 Bangladesh Investment Climate Fund Organizing high-level roundtable to hold policy dialogue competitiveness improvement issues. World Bank/IFC Saturday, Feb 11, 2017 Wednesday, Nov 29, 2017
55 Preparing Thematic Strategy Paper International Organization of Migration (IOM) Thursday, Apr 6, 2017 Wednesday, Nov 29, 2017
56 Study on Biri Industry and Its Future in Bangladesh British American Tobacco (BAT) Saturday, Dec 31, 2016 Thursday, Jun 29, 2017
57 Boosting Fiscal Transparency in Bangladesh through Improved Financial Reporting, Training, and National Awareness Building US State Department Saturday, Oct 15, 2016 Thursday, Sep 14, 2017
58 Sector Action Plan for Education and Technology UNDP Friday, Sep 30, 2016 Friday, Dec 30, 2016
59 Retrieval and Preparation of Import and Export Transactions Data The World Bank Thursday, Nov 10, 2016 Friday, Dec 30, 2016
60 Capacity Building Effort at National Board of Revenue (NBR) The World Bank Thursday, Jun 30, 2016 Tuesday, Aug 30, 2016
61 Study on Tariffs and Para-tariffs (Sri-Lanka) The World Bank Sunday, Jun 5, 2016 Wednesday, Jun 29, 2016
62 Fostering Better Financial Inclusion in Bangladesh Through a More Competitive Mobile Financial service – Policy Paper and Policy Dialogue Telenor (GP) Tuesday, Nov 10, 2015 Thursday, Feb 11, 2016
63 The Bangladesh Delta Plan 2100 Formulation Project GED of the Planning Commission, GOB Wednesday, Apr 15, 2015 Thursday, Sep 14, 2017
64 Research and Policy Dialogue On Taxation For Mobile Telecommunications in Bangladesh – Policy paper and Policy Dialogue Association of Mobile Telecom operators of Bangladesh (AMTOB) - GSMA Monday, Feb 23, 2015 Wednesday, Apr 29, 2015
65 Preparation and Monitoring of Medium Term Development Plan (Seventh Five Year Plan) Project GED of the Planning Commission, GOB Wednesday, Feb 18, 2015 Wednesday, Dec 30, 2015
66 Country Diagnostic Studies in Selected Developing Member Countries – Subproject 1 – Sector Specialist –Trade and Industrial Policy ADB Thursday, Feb 5, 2015 Monday, Jun 29, 2015
67 Country Diagnostic Studies in Selected Developing Member Countries – Subproject 1 – Sector Specialist – Energy ADB Sunday, Feb 1, 2015 Monday, Jun 29, 2015
68 Bangladesh Partnership for Cleaner Textile (PaCT) Project. Phase-2 IFC Friday, Aug 14, 2015 Thursday, Dec 15, 2016
69 Bangladesh Partnership for Cleaner Textile (PaCT) Project. Phase- IFC Monday, Mar 10, 2014 Thursday, Jul 30, 2015
70 Formulation of National Social Protection Strategy (NSPS) UNDP/GED, MoP Friday, May 31, 2013 Thursday, Feb 27, 2014
71 Strengthening Strategic Planning & Monitoring for Results (SPM) under the SPEMP The World Bank/ GED, MoP Friday, Nov 30, 2012 Sunday, Mar 30, 2014
72 Sub-Consultant Agreement for Strengthening Budget Preparation in Bangladesh (SBPB)Technical Assistance Support Project Sub-Consultant Agreement-ECORYS, World Bank Saturday, Aug 15, 2015 Sunday, Aug 14, 2016
73 Building Capacity to use Research Evidences (BCURE) Project Sub-Consultant Agreement-ECORYS, World Bank Saturday, Aug 15, 2015 Wednesday, May 30, 2018
74 Quarterly Macroeconomic Policy Briefings 2 DFID Saturday, Feb 1, 2014 Saturday, May 30, 2015
75 Competitive enhancement under international market research: Wage Survey in the Export Oriented Leather goods and Footwear Sector Leather goods & Footwear Manufacturers & Exporters Association of Bangladesh (LFMEAB) Saturday, Dec 5, 2015 Friday, Apr 29, 2016
76 Case Study on Bangladesh Rahimafrooz: “Regional Pioneers: Charting the Path for South Asian Integration” World Bank/IFC Wednesday, Nov 11, 2015 Wednesday, Dec 30, 2015
77 Case Study on Grameenphone Ltd. Grameenphone Tuesday, Nov 10, 2015 Thursday, Feb 11, 2016
78 Comprehensive Study on the Implications of European Union (EU)-India and EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) on Bangladesh’s Leather and Footwear Sector Leather goods & Footwear Manufacturers & Exporters Association of Bangladesh (LFMEAB) Saturday, Oct 17, 2015 Wednesday, Mar 30, 2016
79 Bangladesh-India Sundarban Region Cooperation Initiative (BISRCI) ORF, World Bank Friday, Jul 24, 2015 Tuesday, Nov 29, 2016
80 Empirical Study of Tariff Adjustments and Import Response The World Bank Wednesday, Apr 30, 2014 Tuesday, Dec 30, 2014
81 Socio-Economic Costs of Land Dispute BRAC Friday, Feb 28, 2014 Monday, Sep 29, 2014
82 Impact of Non-Tariff Measures on India-Bangladesh Trade conduct Perception Survey The World Bank Sunday, Oct 27, 2013 Tuesday, Dec 30, 2014
83 Support to the VAT Act Implementation Program of the NBR The World Bank /National Board of Revenue (NBR) Sunday, Jun 30, 2013 Monday, Jun 29, 2015
84 Research and Advocacy Capacity Building The World Bank/ NBR, Govt. of Bangladesh Sunday, Sep 30, 2012 Saturday, Mar 30, 2013
85 Study to Identity Prospects for and Constraints to Export Diversifications in Bangladesh ADB/Govt. of Bangladesh Friday, Sep 14, 2012 Sunday, Dec 30, 2012
86 Developing a Framework Including Guidelines for Child Focused Budgeting and Expenditure Analysis UNICEF/ Ministry of Finance Saturday, Jun 30, 2012 Monday, Apr 29, 2013
87 Quarterly Macroeconomic Policy Briefings 1 DFID Tuesday, Jun 19, 2012 Saturday, Mar 30, 2013
88 The Current State and Future Directions for Small and Medium Enterprises in Manufacturing Sector of Bangladesh SME foundation Monday, Apr 30, 2012 Saturday, Sep 29, 2012
89 Trade Facilitation in South Asia IFC/BICF Monday, Apr 30, 2012 Saturday, Jun 29, 2013
90 Study of Anti-Export Bias and Firm Level Effective Rate of Protection (ERP) The World Bank Saturday, Apr 21, 2012 Saturday, Sep 29, 2012
91 Reducing Vulnerability in Export Performance: The Export Diversification Challenge in Bangladesh. International Growth Centre (IGC) Wednesday, Nov 30, 2011 Friday, Mar 30, 2012
92 Infrastructure & Energy Sector Financing & the Issuance of Bond in Bangladesh: Prospects & Problems Bangladesh Bank Friday, Sep 30, 2011 Sunday, Dec 30, 2012
93 Inter-Bank Money & Foreign Exchange Market in Bangladesh: An Analysis Liquidity Perspective Bangladesh Bank Friday, Sep 30, 2011 Sunday, Dec 30, 2012
94 Integration of Financial Market & its Implication on Stock Development in Bangladesh: An Evaluation Bangladesh Bank Friday, Sep 30, 2011 Friday, Dec 30, 2011
95 Bangladesh Price Data Study The World Bank Thursday, Apr 7, 2011 Sunday, Jan 1, 2012
96 A Report Analyzing the Conditions Required Increasing the Annual Growth Rate of the Bangladesh Economy to 8% or 9% by the year 2020. Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) Monday, Mar 14, 2011 Wednesday, Jun 29, 2011
97 Reform of the Bangladesh VAT Law, Rules, Regulations and Procedures International Finance Corporation (IFC)/BICF/NBR Wednesday, Jan 19, 2011 Wednesday, Jun 29, 2011
98 Economic Impact of Tobacco Cultivation in Bangladesh British American Tobacco (BAT) Monday, Jan 17, 2011 Sunday, Jan 29, 2012
99 A Study on Non-Tariff Measures in Bangladesh. World Bank Thursday, Jan 13, 2011 Wednesday, Jun 29, 2011
100 An Evaluation of the Bangladesh Tax System International Growth Centre (IGC) Tuesday, Nov 30, 2010 Wednesday, Mar 30, 2011
101 A Comprehensive Study on Capital Market Development in Bangladesh Bangladesh Bank Tuesday, Nov 30, 2010 Sunday, Dec 30, 2012
102 Development in Remittance Inflows, its Macroeconomic Impact and Management in Bangladesh Bangladesh Bank Tuesday, Nov 30, 2010 Sunday, Dec 30, 2012
103 Terms of Trade and its Implications: Bangladesh Perspective Bangladesh Bank Tuesday, Nov 30, 2010 Sunday, Dec 30, 2012
104 Transit Arrangement for the Indian Trade through Bangladesh International Growth Centre (IGC) Wednesday, Nov 24, 2010 Thursday, Feb 24, 2011
105 IGC Policy Research for Export Diversification. International Growth Centre (IGC) Thursday, Sep 30, 2010 Sunday, Jan 30, 2011
106 Drafting of the Sixth Five Year Plan (2011-2015) GED of the Planning Commission, GOB Wednesday, Jun 30, 2010 Thursday, Jul 14, 2011
107 Strengthening Public Expenditure Management Program—Deepening of Medium Term Budgetary Framework as a Strategic Partner of PDP and Fully Responsible for the Planning Component The World Bank/ PDP Australia Pty Ltd /Ministry of Finance Sunday, Jun 20, 2010 Monday, Jun 9, 2014
108 Assessing Regional Trade and Integration in South Asia: A Research and Workshop Proposal Commonwealth Secretariat Friday, Apr 30, 2010 Thursday, Jul 29, 2010
109 Reform of VAT law, Rules and Regulation and Procedures and An Exercise in Broad Based Tariff Rationalization IFC/NBR, Govt. of Bangladesh Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 Monday, Aug 30, 2010
110 Progoti-Budget Analysis-2010 USAID/Parliament Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 Sunday, Aug 8, 2010
111 Citizens’ Perception Survey on Public Financial Management and Service Delivery The World Bank Thursday, Mar 4, 2010 Sunday, Jul 4, 2010
112 Small-Scale Capacity Development Technical Assistance (S-CDTA) Strengthening Macro-economic and Fiscal Monitoring at the Ministry of Finance. ADB/Ministry of Finance, GOB Tuesday, Mar 2, 2010 Wednesday, Nov 3, 2010
113 Study on the Impacts of the Ongoing Global Recession on Bhutan and Maldives Economy and Required Policy Responses ADB/Bangladesh Resident Mission Tuesday, Nov 10, 2009 Friday, Aug 7, 2009
114 Sector Action Plan for Education and Technology UNDP Saturday, Sep 30, 2017 Saturday, Dec 30, 2017
115 Study on Tariffs and Para-tariffs World Bank Sunday, Jun 5, 2016 Wednesday, Jun 29, 2016
116 Socio-Economic Costs of Land Dispute BRAC Friday, Feb 28, 2014 Monday, Sep 29, 2014